2.4ghz vs 5.0ghz - Isn't higher supposed to be better?

[eventidephoenix]

Then again when using my new Airport Extreme (the newer one which supports simultaneous broadcasting), i seem to get a poorer signal from the 5ghz bandwidth than the 2.4ghz bandwidth... this is a little strange isn't it?

Shouldn't the 5ghz be stronger since there are less air interferences at this level?!?

[shadowandy]

Then again when using my new Airport Extreme (the newer one which supports simultaneous broadcasting), i seem to get a poorer signal from the 5ghz bandwidth than the 2.4ghz bandwidth... this is a little strange isn't it?

Shouldn't the 5ghz be stronger since there are less air interferences at this level?!?

5Ghz also has a shorter range. If your device is far, the signal can't reach it.

[AsusEpoxy]

wavelength = wave speed / frequency
Since the frequency is higher, the wavelength is shorter. High school physics dude

[ov2rey]

wavelength = wave speed / frequency
Since the frequency is higher, the wavelength is shorter. High school physics dude

if frequency and wavelength is higher then u die faster

[pighead80]

High freq more losses due to free space loss

[system8921]

if frequency and wavelength is higher then u die faster

LOL.. thats funny man

[krazyman]

if frequency and wavelength is higher then u die faster

lol

How can both be higher at the same time when they are inversely proportional!

Furthermore, wavelength is longer or shorter, not higher or lower.:s13:

[chunxi]

can, increase power
then your house will be like radio tower.
easy to get radiation, cannot get boy next time. :D

[eventidephoenix]

eh? i kinda forgot my high school physics riao...

hookays but the range is like within 5m blocked by max 1 concrete /wooden wall lei

[liangtam]

high freq, high penetration, short wavelength